NAPLES — The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has received the COVID-19 vaccine. There will be a limited amount of vaccine distributed per day per site. Collier County will continue to receive the vaccine in the following weeks.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution will begin to take place on Jan. 3, 2021. COVID-19 testing has been cancelled for all sites with the exception of Thursday, Jan.7, 2020 at North Collier Regional Park Soccer Fields from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine will be made via Eventbrite. Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact and persons 65+. Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact will be asked to provide identification indicating they are healthcare staff. Face masks must be worn while waiting in vehicles. No referrals are needed. The vaccinations are free. Clients will be asked to complete a registration form prior to receiving the vaccine. Lightning, heavy rain, or gusty winds can slow operations or shut down the site.
Vaccinations are planned the the following sites:

• Jan. 3, 2021, 9: a.m. -1 p.m.: Florida Department of Health in Collier County, 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34112; drive-thru; make appointments on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/134572186031

• Jan. 4, 2021, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: North Collier Regional Park Soccer Fields: 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, 34109; drive-thru; make appointments on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/134575473865

• Jan. 5, 2021, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Winn Dixie Mall, 1500 Lake Trafford Road, Immokalee, 34142; make appointments on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/134576272253

• Jan.6, 2021, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.: North Collier Regional Park Soccer Fields: 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, 34109; drive-thru; make appointments on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/134576882077

• Jan.7, 2021, HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL WITH DIRECT PATIENT CONTACT ONLY: Florida Department of Health in Collier County, 3339 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, 34112. Healthcare personnel with direct patient contact by appointment only. Call 239-252-6220.

• Jan. 8, 2021, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. . North Collier Regional Park Soccer Fields: 15000 Livingston Road, Naples, 34109, drive-thru; make appointments on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/134577361511
The DOH-Collier call center will remain open Monday-Sunday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The call center can be reached at 239-252-6220.

For more information regarding COVID-19, visit floridahealthcovid19.gov/.